Background
Robinson was born on 22 September 1922 at Blue Ridge, Georgia.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Jack Robinson
Edit Profile
Career
He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 12 December 1941. After basic training, he was assigned to a unit scheduled to take part in the Guadalcanal campaign, the first American amphibious operation of World World War World War II In the bitter fighting on 23 October 1942 in the Matanikau River area on Guadalcanal during the Battle for Henderson Field, Private First Class Robinson risked his life to repair damaged communications lines vital to the survival of his unit Robinson was wounded in the action and died on 25 October 1942.
The United States Navy destroyer escort United States Ship Robinson was named for Private First Class Robinson.
During construction she was converted into the high-speed transport United States Ship Robinson (APD-72), and was in commission as such from 1945 to 1946.
Achievements
-
Born
-
Died
October 25, 1942 (aged 20) -
Nationality
United States